Last reviewed by Dr. Leena Joshi, MD, August 2026
Dr. Leena Joshi, MD is a board-certified nephrologist who treats kidney disease at two offices: 1750 El Camino Real, Suite 301 in Burlingame and 1800 Sullivan Ave, Suite 507 in Daly City. New patient appointments are typically available within days, not months, at both offices. A referral from your doctor is required. Call (650) 355-5551 to schedule.
Why patients choose Dr. Joshi
- Appointments within days. New patients are typically seen within days at both offices. Regionally, many nephrology practices are booked two to three months out.
- Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. 16+ years of clinical experience. Trained at the University of Chicago, Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital, and BJ Medical College.
- Hospital affiliations. Sutter Health Mills Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame and Seton Medical Center in Daly City.
- Works with your primary care doctor. Dr. Joshi coordinates with your referring physician to slow kidney disease and protect your quality of life.
- Languages. English, Hindi, and Marathi.
Which kidney conditions does Dr. Joshi treat?
Dr. Joshi diagnoses and manages the full range of adult kidney conditions. Each condition has its own page with more detail.
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Diabetic kidney disease
- High blood pressure and kidney health
- Kidney stones
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Lupus nephritis
- Proteinuria (protein in urine)
- Acute kidney injury
- Electrolyte disorders, and dialysis planning and management
Not sure if you need a kidney specialist? Read when to see a nephrologist or what your kidney lab results mean. See all nephrology services.
Where are Dr. Joshi’s offices?
Dr. Joshi sees patients at two offices in San Mateo County. Both use one phone number: (650) 355-5551. Fax: (650) 263-7267.
Burlingame office
- 1750 El Camino Real, Suite 301, Burlingame, CA 94010
- By appointment only. Call (650) 355-5551 to schedule.
- Affiliated with Sutter Health Mills Peninsula Medical Center
- Parking on site. Reachable by Caltrain and US-101.
- Burlingame office details and directions
Daly City office
- 1800 Sullivan Ave, Suite 507, Daly City, CA 94015
- By appointment only. Call (650) 355-5551 to schedule.
- Affiliated with Seton Medical Center
- Parking on site. A short ride from Daly City BART.
- Daly City office details and directions
Coming from San Francisco? The Daly City office is just over the city line, often a 10 to 20 minute drive. See nephrology care for San Francisco patients. Patients also come from San Mateo, Foster City, San Carlos, Redwood City, South San Francisco, Pacifica, Belmont, and Millbrae. See all office locations.
Insurance and referrals
A referral is always required to see a nephrologist. Ask your primary care doctor to send one to our office. Dr. Joshi accepts most major insurances, including HMO, PPO, Medicare, and Medicaid (Medi-Cal). Call (650) 355-5551 with insurance questions.
About Dr. Leena Joshi, MD
Dr. Joshi has practiced internal medicine and nephrology for more than 16 years. Her focus is slowing kidney disease early and explaining each step in plain language. Read more about Dr. Joshi.
Verify her credentials and reviews: NPI 1003076597 (NPPES registry, Internal Medicine and Nephrology); Google rating 5.0 from 2 patient reviews; hospital affiliations with Sutter Health Mills Peninsula Medical Center and Seton Medical Center.
Frequently asked questions
How soon can I get an appointment with Dr. Joshi?
New patient appointments are typically available within days at both the Burlingame and Daly City offices. Regionally, many nephrology practices are booked two to three months out. Call (650) 355-5551 to schedule.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Joshi?
Yes. A referral is always required to see a nephrologist. Ask your primary care doctor to send it to our office. Once it arrives, we can typically schedule you within days.
What insurance does Dr. Joshi accept?
Most major insurances, including HMO, PPO, Medicare, and Medicaid (Medi-Cal). Call the office to confirm your plan.
Which office is closer to me?
The Burlingame office at 1750 El Camino Real serves San Mateo, Foster City, San Carlos, Redwood City, Millbrae, and Belmont. The Daly City office at 1800 Sullivan Ave serves Daly City, South San Francisco, Pacifica, and San Francisco. Both offices share one phone number.
Schedule your appointment
Call (650) 355-5551. New patient appointments are typically available within days at both offices. Or visit the contact page.